Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography, Health Promotion, Public Policies, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Care Coordination, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Health Care, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Community Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Health Education, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Child Development, Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Discussion Facilitation, Parent Communication, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Data Quality, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Leadership, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Flow, Hospital Experience, Hospital Admissions, Clinic Management Systems, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Health Care Administration, Patient Registration, Medical Support, Care Coordination, Primary Care, Health Care, Capacity Management, Diagnostic Tests
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Technologies, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Food and Beverage, Product Improvement, Hazard Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Public Health, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Support, Health Technology, Bed Management, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Infrastructure Architecture, Nursing and Patient Care, Capacity Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months